In Our Little Corner of the World…

July 4, 2016July 13, 2016 ~ amykins100 ~ 32 Comments

…this happened!

We welcomed a new class of Midshipmen to the Academy for Plebe summer…

…and my Hero examined about 1000 eyeballs.

We joined a cavalcade of bicycles and tricycles parading in full glory through the neighborhood…

…and hoped beyond hope that we can ohhhhh and ahhhh as fireworks explode above the Naval Academy…just like last year…the weather does not look good.

And then this happened…

It can happen for you as well

Classic Patriotic Ice Cream

1 1/2 cups of whole milk

1 1/8 cups of granulated Sugar

3 cups heavy cream

1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract

1 cup chopped strawberries

1 cup blueberries

1. Combine milk , cream, sugar and vanilla. Chill for one hour.

2. Pour into ice cream maker. Churn for 15 minutes. Add blueberries and strawberries. Churn 15 more minutes.

3. Transfer into lidded container and freezer 1-2 hours before serving.

My keen eye readers will note the lack of blueberries…seems that frozen blueberries and frozen black beans look alike to certain people…go figure

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In Our Little Corner Of The World…

May 30, 2016June 16, 2016 ~ amykins100 ~ 56 Comments

…this happened!

We honored our newest military officers…

…and we honored those who served before them.

We celebrated our nation’s freedom…

…as Blue Angels thundered right over our house!

We gave thanks for all of God’s bounty and blessings…

…and then this happened! It can happen in your house as well…

The Best Ever Shortcake

Ingredients

2/3 cup sugar

1/4 cup shortening ( I have used butter as well but shortening seems to give the cake a bit more bounce)

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup milk

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2.Grease and set aside a shortcake pan (or large muffin pan)

3.Measure flour, salt, and baking powder into a small bowl and set aside.

4.Cream sugar, shortening, egg and vanilla. I use my kitchen aide
5. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture and mix slowly.

6. Add milk slowly to batter. Combine until just smooth.

7. Spoon into greased pan and bake for 20-25 minutes

8. Cool and remove from pan.

9.Smother cake with fresh strawberries and real whipped cream…you made the effort with the cake, you might as well do the cream right!

10.Enjoy Enjoy Enjoy!

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Best Laid Plans…

May 22, 2016July 5, 2016 ~ amykins100 ~ 34 Comments

I was really looking forward this weekend to a repeat of this activity from last year…I know…it is hard to believe she was ever this tiny!

But a whole lot of rain just kept getting in the way. So instead of a luscious strawberry shortcake recipe, I decided to share one thing that seems to be thriving this crazy wet May…our roses. Because they seem to perk up my people, I decided to bring some inside and spread the love all through the house. Traditional vases are great but it is much more fun to use the unexpected to display these beauties.

A single blossom has a lot of impact when displayed in an antique ink bottle.

The vivid color of the blooms contrasts beautifully with the simple white enamelware salt box.

Roses in an antique Chinese tea box ? Why yes!

What a lovely way to greet visitors…roses in a double compote carnival glass dish!

Here’s hoping for drier weather this week. Annapolis comes alive for commissioning and the daring Blue Angels show…plus those strawberries aren’t going to pick themselves!

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May Day Delights…

May 1, 2016May 9, 2016 ~ amykins100 ~ 36 Comments

Oh the delights of this weekend…Introducing the Princess to a brand new friend at the National Zoo in DC…

…and enjoying the beauty of May Day in Annapolis. The competition is fierce as homes and businesses decorate doors and gates with the finest spring has to offer. Feast your eyes on some of my favorites from last year!

May Baskets

by Evaleen Stein

Let us take our baskets early

To the meadows green,

While the wild-flowers still are pearly

With the dewdrops’ sheen.

Fill them full of blossoms rosy,

Violets and gay

Cowslips, every pretty posy

Welcoming the May.

Then our lovely loads we’ll carry

Down the village street,

On each door, with laughter merry,

Hang a basket sweet.

Hey-a-day-day! It is spring now,

Lazy folks, awake!

See the pretty things we bring now

For the May Day’s sake!

Happy May Day….May your Spring be a delight to all your senses!

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On the Road with the Princess

March 20, 2016July 14, 2016 ~ amykins100 ~ 56 Comments

So many wonderful comments about our Chinese Princess…it makes my Mama heart so Happy! We are on the road this weekend to Philadelphia and a first train ride for the Princess…

The Princess and I are always up for adventure and with the weather turning warmer ( Although Snow? This afternoon? Really?) we will be able to resume our walks around beautiful Downtown Annapolis. The Navy has brought us to the gem of a city but our hearts are leading us to stay…

We start at our beautiful 1920 Four square rental…It does look spectacular in the winter but I am ready for Spring

We stroll past one of my dream houses…Annapolis is full of dream houses. This is Acton House and it was built in 1770. Isn’t it gorgeous?

Reynolds’s Tavern is located on Church Circle and serves High Tea on the weekends…I can’t wait to take Princess in a few years…they also have a beer Garden in the summer…my husband prefers that experience.

The best part of Reynold’s tavern is Darim..the wonderful flower guy. His flowers are lovely and reasonably priced..plus he is the happiest person I ever met…